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The Paiste Giant Beat Hi-Hats deliver a mellow, warm, yet brilliant sound with a hissing shimmer. They have a medium range and fairly clean mix. Other sound characteristics are light, woody, and open, paired with a well defined, soft chick-sound.



Re-Introduction: 2005

Original Introduction: 1967

Background: Paiste develops the Formula 602 in the late 1950's from the traditional 20% Bronze, a cymbal line rooted in Jazz and acoustic Rock 'n' roll that exhibits a cool, rich, sophisticated sound character and gains us the first wave of international notoriety - Yet the company does not rest, experiments with CuSn8 bronze alloy, and pioneers CuSn8 cymbals in 1963 - Around the same time, the world is experiencing the rapid expansion of Rock music, which emerges forcefully from the foundations of Blues, Folk, Country and Rock 'n' Roll as bands like the Rolling Stones, Yardbirds, Animals, Beatles, Kinks and the Who take the stage - The electrified sound they generate is groundbreaking - Popular music, simply stated, becomes loud and irreverent - The bronze alloy Paiste is already working which turns out to be perfect for the new soundscape with its amplified volume and frequencies - In 1967 Paiste launches Giant Beat cymbals, which are characterized by warmth, strength and brilliance such as drummers had not known before

Innovation: The Paiste Giant Beat is the first cymbal series to be manufactured from the coveted CuSn8 Bronze, "2002 Bronze"

Alloy: CuSn8 Bronze, also known as "2002 Bronze"

Quality: Professional

Cymbal Production: Manual Craftsmanship - Hand Hammering, Hand Lathing

Applications: Soft to loud settings - Live and Recording - Country, R&B, Rock, Jazz-Rock

Users: Working Musicians, Enthusiasts - Drummers eager to re-capture Paiste vintage cymbal sounds from the late 60's

Sound: Bright, warm, with a complex array of full and dark presence

Looks: Dark, earthy, transparent surface texture with even, balanced hammering and lathing patterns, vintage "Giant Beat" silk-screen

Recognition: Paiste Giant Beat cymbals are used by drummers who were participants in the defining days of Rock n' Roll
Paiste Giant Beat Hi-Hats 16 in. Bottom

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  • Weight: medium thin top / medium heavy bottom
  • Volume: soft to medium loud
  • Stick Sound: defined
  • Intensity: medium lively
  • Sustain: medium
  • Chick Sound: soft, tight

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One year warranty against cracks or manufacturer defects on all cymbals.

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  • Good volume range, easy to control

    5

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    submitted8 years ago

    byKarla

    fromundisclosed

    Love the sound of these tapped separately with the side of a stick, very sweet and musical, two distinct bell like tones, very useful for jazz and singers. I did not want the Paiste hats with that wavy bottom cymbal, regardless of anything, as I do not like the look. These were all they had in stock and I'm totally happy. I think these have a traditional sound when tapped or played with the foot.

  • These cymbals are great

    5

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    submitted9 years ago

    byBrent

    fromAtlanta

    Love the vintage sound of these giant beats. Service was good and fast

  • Love love love the giant beat hats

    5

    submitted9 years ago

    byBrent

    fromAtlanta

    Immediately fell in love with this sound. Got the 15" and played with more excitement than I have in a while and couldn't get off the hats to go to the ride. Made me wanna play some James brown or something

  • Paiste 15" Giant Beat

    5

    submitted11 years ago

    byAlexander Zawadski

    fromAlexandria, Va.

    I purchased the 15" Giant Beats about a year ago. So glad I did! The sound is Clean, Loud, and precise. Your stick work can be clearly defined in a tight closed position. In the slight open position? Ooooh Mama! Get these right now if you can afford them. Can't afford them? Put every penny, nickel, and dime in a jar until you can. Amazing.

  • Very warm sounding

    5

    submitted17 years ago

    byGerald Babin

    fromSpring Valley, CA

    The only way to describe these hi-hats is perfection. The giant beat series are all very warm and loud, they are the perfect jazz or classic rock cymbals. These hi-hats were not meant to be played closed tight, they sound incredible slightly open so the two cymbals move around on each other. Definitely go for the 15 inch ones, they are the hugest sounding hi-hats on the market. If you are looking for something brighter sounding, I suggest you go for the 15 inch 2002 sound edge hi-hats, can't go wrong with those either.

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